Which welding machine is recommended for DIY enthusiasts?

Für do-it-yourselfers recommend a welder that is versatile, easy to use and compact . Particularly suitable welding inverters are characterised by their ease of use, mobility and stable welding results. Devices that combine multiple processes such as MIG/MAG , MMA or WIG/TIG offer additional flexibility . For beginners or occasional welding work, an MMA device that is robust and uncomplicated to use is often sufficient. It is important to choose a device that suits the planned areas of application and materials .

What is the difference between MIG and MAG welding machines?

The difference between MIG and MAG welders lies in the type of shielding gas used and their area of application: MIG welding (metal inert gas welding): In MIG welding, an inert gas such as argon or helium is used as the shielding gas. As this gas is chemically inert, the process is particularly suitable for materials such as aluminium, copper and other non-ferrous metals. It ensures clean welds and is often used when working with stainless materials. MAG welding (metal active gas welding): MAG welding uses an active gas such as carbon dioxide (CO₂) or a mixed gas of CO₂ and argon. The active gas reacts with the weld pool, which promotes good mixing and strength of the weld seam. This process is ideal for welding unalloyed or low-alloy steel and is often used in the construction industry and in mechanical engineering.

What kind of welding machine do I need for aluminium?

For the welding of aluminium WIG/TIG welders are suitable .welding machines with alternating current (AC) or MIG welding machines . The TIG process enables precise and clean welds , ideal for thin materials. MIG welding is better for thicker aluminium parts and offers a higher working speed. In both cases, an inert shielding gas such as argon is used to protect the weld pool.

What kind of welding machine do I need for stainless steel?

For welding stainless steel a WIG/TIG&t or a MIG/MAG welder with the correct settings. In this case, we recommend the TIG welding process , as it provides precise and clean welds . and clean welds and is ideal for thin materials or demanding work. Alternatively, an MIG welder can be used for processing thicker materials

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SKU: 15231 Multifunctional welding inverter M3S 3040T 4XL / ECO-SET 'Multi Line', MIG/MAG, MMA, TIG, mobile,
consisting of:
1 pc. welding inverter M3S 3040T 4XL
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1 pc. hose pack MBC 36/4m
Art. no: 15743
1 pc. Adapter (8-arm with toggle) for wire spool
Art. no.: 54910
1 pc. pressure regulator for steel cylinders
Art. no.: 54109

0,6 - 12,0 mm 0,6 - 1,2 mm 0,8 - 1,2 mm 1,0 - 1,2 mm 0,8 - 1,2 mm 200 & 300 mm 5 & 15 kg 1,6 - 8 mm Show more

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SKU: 54017 Inert gas welding machine EUROMIG plus 254

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SKU: 15228 Multifunctional welding inverter M3S 2560T 4XL / ECO-SET 'Multi Line', MIG/MAG, MMA, TIG, mobile,
consisting of:
1 pc. welding inverter M3S 2560T 4XL
Art. no.: 15227
1 pc. hose pack MBC 24/4m
Art. no: 15723
1 pc. Adapter (8-arm with toggle) for wire spool
Art. no.: 54910
1 pc. pressure regulator for steel cylinders
Art. no.: 54109

0,6 - 10,0 mm 0,6 - 1,2 mm 0,8 - 1,2 mm 1,0 - 1,2 mm 0,8 - 1,2 mm 200 & 300 mm 5 & 15 kg 1,6 - 6,0 mm Show more

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SKU: 54016 Inert gas welding machine EUROMIG plus 204

0,5 - 8 mm 0,6 - 1,0 mm 14,8 - 24 V 1,0 - 1,2 mm 200 / 300 mm 5/15 kg 100 / 100 % / A 15 - 200 A Show more

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SKU: 15061 TIG AC/DC welding inverter AD 2060M P/PFC/MV ECO-SET-G 'Multi Line' without steel cylinder
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1 pc welding inv. AD 2060M P/PFC/MV
Art. No.: 15060
1 pc TIG hose p. SRC 26/4m - HF U/D (3DT)
Art. No.: 15820
1 pc Pressure reducer for steel bottle
Art. No.: 54106
1 pair of 5-finger welding gloves
Art. No.: 59140

230 V: TIG 1.0-4.0 mm / MMA 1.6-5.0 mm | 110 V: TIG 1.0-3.2 mm / MMA 1.6-3.2 mm 230 V: WIG 5-200 A / MMA 5-200 A | 110 V: WIG 5-160 A / MMA 5-130 A 230 V: WIG 100 / 155% / A / MMA 100 / 110% / A | 110 V: WIG 100 / 125% / A / MMA 100 / 105 A 230V: WIG 60 / 200 % / A / MMA 60 / 140 % / A | 110V: WIG 60 / 160 % / A | MMA 60 / 110 A 230 V: WIG 60 / 200% / A / MMA 35 / 200% / A | 110 V: WIG 90 / 130 % / A / MMA 60 / 130 % / A 67 V 230 / 1 | 110 / 1 V / ~ 230 V: +15 / -60% | 110 V: +150/-15 % Show more

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SKU: 15401 Shielding gas welding system PM 3060T 4XL

0,8 - 15 mm 0,8 - 1,2 mm 17 - 37 V 1,0 - 1,2 mm 200 / 300 mm 5 / 15 kg 100 / 230 % / A 40 - 300 A Show more

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SKU: 15204 Multifunctional welding inverter P3S 1825M 2L / ECO-SET 'Multi Line', MIG/MAG, MMA, TIG, portable,
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1 pc. welding inv. P3S 1825M 2L
Art. no: 15203
1 pc. hose set MBC 15/3m
art. no: 15710
1 pc. Pressure reducer for steel bottle
Part no: 54106

MIG/MAG: 0.8-4 mm | MMA & TIG: 1.5-6 mm 0,6 - 1 mm 0.9 mm 200 mm 5 kg 1,6 - 4,0 mm MIG/MAG: 20-180 A | MMA & TIG: 10-180 A 25 / 180 / % / A Show more

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SKU: 15010 Electrode welding inverter SD 1635M PFC/MV 'Multi Line' incl. 3 m earth cable 25 mm², 4 m E-holder cable 25 mm² & carrying strap

230 V: MMA 1.6-4.0 mm / TIG 1.0-2.4 mm | 110 V: MMA 1.6-2.5 mm / TIG 1.0-1.6 mm 230 V: MMA/WIG 10-160 A | 110 V: MMA/WIG 10-90 A 230 V: MMA/WIG 100% / 105 A | 110 V: MMA/WIG 100% / 60 A 230V: MMA/WIG 60 % / 135 A | 110V: MMA/WIG 60 % / 75 A 230 V: MMA/WIG 35 / 160% / A | 110 V: MMA/WIG 35 / 90 % / A 14.5 V 230 / 1 | 110 / 1 V / ~ 230 V: MMA/WIG +15 / -60% | 110 V: MMA/WIG +150 / -15 % Show more

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SKU: 15234 Multifunctional welding inverter M3S 3540T 4XL / ECO-SET “Multi Line”, MIG/MAG, MMA, TIG, mobile,
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1 pc. Welding machine M3S 3540T 4XL
Item no.: 15233
1 pc. Hose package MBC 36/4m
Item no.: 15743
1 pc. Adapter (8-armed with toggle) for wire reel
Item no.: 54910
1 pc. Pressure reducer for steel cylinder
Item no.: 54109

1,0 - 14,0 mm 0,8 - 1,6 mm 0,9 - 1,6 mm 1,0 - 1,6 mm 0,9 - 1,6 mm 200 & 300 mm 5 & 15 kg 1,6 - 8,0 mm Show more

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SKU: 15041 TIG/TIG DC welding inverter DD 2050M P/PFC/MV ECO-SET-G 'Multi Line' without steel cylinder
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1 pc welding inv. DD 2050M P/PFC/MV
Art. No.: 15040
1 pc TIG hose p. SRC 26/4m - HF U/D (3DT)
Art. No.: 15820
1 pc Pressure reducer for steel bottle
Art. No.: 54106
1 pair of 5-finger welding gloves
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SKU: 15400 Shielding gas welding system PM 2560T 4XL NOTE: Under certain circumstances, protection with a D16 circuit breaker may be necessary!

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SKU: 15015 Electrode welding inverter SD 2035M PFC/MV 'Multi Line' incl. 3 m earth cable 25 mm², 4 m E-holder cable 25 mm² & carrying strap

230 V: MMA 1.6-5.0 mm / TIG 1.0-3.2 mm | 110 V: MMA 1.6-3.2 mm / TIG 1.0-2.4 mm 230 V: MMA/WIG 10-200 A | 110 V: MMA/WIG 10-110 A 230 V: MMA/WIG 100% / 130 A | 110 V: MMA/WIG 100% / 70 A 230V: MMA/WIG 60 % / 135 A | 110V: MMA/WIG 60 % / 75 A 230 V: MMA/WIG 35 / 200% / A | 110 V: MMA/WIG 35 / 110 % / A 14.5 V 230 / 1 | 110 / 1 V / ~ 230 V: MMA/WIG +15 / -60% | 110 V: MMA/WIG +150 / -15 % Show more

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Material thickness	0,6 - 12,0 mm
steel wire diameter	0,6 - 1,2 mm
stainless steel wire diameter	0,8 - 1,2 mm
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,2 mm
cored wire diameter	0,8 - 1,2 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 & 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5 & 15 kg
welding electrodes diameter	1,6 - 8 mm
welding current setting	MIG/MAG 30 - 300 \| MMA & TIG 10 - 300 A
100 % welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	199 A
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	40 / 300 / % / A
Open circuit voltage	68 V
voltage / phases	400 / 3 / V / ~
power tolerance	+10 / -10 %
anti-surge fuse	16 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	215
Efficiency	> 80 %
power consumption in idle mode	25 W
input power l1 max. / l1 eff.	19,1 / 12,1 A
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 50 O / mm2
connector	CEE 16A
Width	960 mm
Depth	390 mm
Height	740 mm
Weight	45 kg
feed drive	4 Rollers
	0.8 mm

Material thickness	0,5 - 10 mm
steel / stainless steel wire diameter	0,6 - 1,2 mm
welding voltage adjustment	15,25 - 26,5 V
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,2 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 / 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5/15 kg
duty cycle	100 / 130 % / A
welding current setting	25 - 250 A
welding current switching stages	10 Num.
ground connection plug / cross-section	9 / 25 O / mm2
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	20 / 250 % / A
holding capacity max	16 A
voltage / phases	400 / 3 V / ~
Mains frequency	50 Hz
anti-surge fuse	16 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	21 S
feed drive	2 Rollers
connector	CEE 16 A
Width	440 mm
Depth	750 mm
Height	640 mm
Weight	75 kg

Material thickness	0,6 - 10,0 mm
steel wire diameter	0,6 - 1,2 mm
stainless steel wire diameter	0,8 - 1,2 mm
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,2 mm
cored wire diameter	0,8 - 1,2 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 & 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5 & 15 kg
welding electrodes diameter	1,6 - 6,0 mm
welding current setting	MIG/MAG 30 - 250 \| MMA & TIG 10 - 250 A
100 % welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	193 A
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	60 / 250 / % / A
Open circuit voltage	68 V
voltage / phases	400 / 3 / V / ~
power tolerance	+10 / -10 %
anti-surge fuse	16 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	215
Efficiency	> 80 %
power consumption in idle mode	25 W
input power l1 max. / l1 eff.	13,9 / 10,8 A
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 35 O / mm2
connector	CEE 16A
Width	390 mm
Depth	960 mm
Height	740 mm
Weight	45 kg
feed drive	4 Rollers
	0.8 mm

Material thickness	0,5 - 8 mm
steel / stainless steel wire diameter	0,6 - 1,0 mm
welding voltage adjustment	14,8 - 24 V
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,2 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 / 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5/15 kg
duty cycle	100 / 100 % / A
welding current setting	15 - 200 A
welding current switching stages	10 Num.
ground connection plug / cross-section	9 / 25 O / mm2
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	20 / 200 % / A
holding capacity max	12 A
voltage / phases	400 / 3 V / ~
Mains frequency	50 Hz
anti-surge fuse	16 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	21 S
feed drive	2 Rollers
connector	CEE 16 A
Width	440 mm
Depth	750 mm
Height	640 mm
Weight	70 kg

welding electrodes diameter	230 V: TIG 1.0-4.0 mm / MMA 1.6-5.0 mm \| 110 V: TIG 1.0-3.2 mm / MMA 1.6-3.2 mm
welding current setting	230 V: WIG 5-200 A / MMA 5-200 A \| 110 V: WIG 5-160 A / MMA 5-130 A
100 % welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	230 V: WIG 100 / 155% / A / MMA 100 / 110% / A \| 110 V: WIG 100 / 125% / A / MMA 100 / 105 A
60 % welding power source (10 min. at 20 °C) at welding current	230V: WIG 60 / 200 % / A / MMA 60 / 140 % / A \| 110V: WIG 60 / 160 % / A \| MMA 60 / 110 A
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	230 V: WIG 60 / 200% / A / MMA 35 / 200% / A \| 110 V: WIG 90 / 130 % / A / MMA 60 / 130 % / A
Open circuit voltage	67 V
voltage / phases	230 / 1 \| 110 / 1 V / ~
power tolerance	230 V: +15 / -60% \| 110 V: +150/-15 %
anti-surge fuse	230 V: WIG/MMA 16/32 AT \| 110 V: TIG/MMA 32/63 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	IP23
Efficiency	> 85 %
power consumption in idle mode	230 V: 42.6 W \| 110 V: 43.9 W
input power l1 max. / l1 eff.	230 V: WIG 21 / 16 A / MMA 32 / 19 A \| 110V: WIG 32 / 25 A / MMA 40 / 22 A
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 25 O / mm2
connector	Schuko 16 A
Width	190 mm
Depth	610 mm
Height	375 mm
Weight	15.5 kg

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Material thickness	0,8 - 15 mm
steel / stainless steel wire diameter	0,8 - 1,2 mm
welding voltage adjustment	17 - 37 V
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,2 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 / 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5 / 15 kg
duty cycle	100 / 230 % / A
welding current setting	40 - 300 A
welding current switching stages	3 x 7 Num.
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 50 O / mm2
holding capacity max	18 A
voltage / phases	400 / 3 V / ~
Mains frequency	50 - 60 Hz
anti-surge fuse	20 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	IP21
feed drive	4 Rollers
connector	CEE 32 A
Width	400 mm
Depth	900 mm
Height	650 mm
Weight	105 kg

Material thickness	MIG/MAG: 0.8-4 mm \| MMA & TIG: 1.5-6 mm
steel wire diameter	0,6 - 1 mm
cored wire diameter	0.9 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 mm
welding wire roll weight	5 kg
welding electrodes diameter	1,6 - 4,0 mm
welding current setting	MIG/MAG: 20-180 A \| MMA & TIG: 10-180 A
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	25 / 180 / % / A
Open circuit voltage	69 V
voltage / phases	230 / 1 / V / ~
power tolerance	+10/-10 %
anti-surge fuse	16 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	21S
power consumption in idle mode	27 W
input power l1 max. / l1 eff.	MIG/MAG: 28/14 A \| MMA & TIG: 33 / 16 & 25 / 12 A
connector	Safety plug 16 A
Width	480 mm
Depth	200 mm
Height	360 mm
Weight	11.5 kg
feed drive	2 Rollers

Material thickness	1,0 - 14,0 mm
steel wire diameter	0,8 - 1,6 mm
stainless steel wire diameter	0,9 - 1,6 mm
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,6 mm
cored wire diameter	0,9 - 1,6 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 & 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5 & 15 kg
welding electrodes diameter	1,6 - 8,0 mm
welding current setting	MIG/MAG 50 - 350 \| MMA & TIG 10 - 350 A
100 % welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	221 A
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	40 / 350 / % / A
Open circuit voltage	72 V
voltage / phases	400 / 3 / V / ~
power tolerance	+10 / -10 %
anti-surge fuse	32 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	215
Efficiency	> 80 %
power consumption in idle mode	25 W
input power l1 max. / l1 eff.	21,2 / 13,4 A
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 50 O / mm2
connector	CEE 16A
Width	390 mm
Depth	960 mm
Height	740 mm
Weight	47 kg
feed drive	4 Rollers
	1.0 mm

welding electrodes diameter	230 V: TIG 1.0-3.2 mm / MMA 1.6-5.0 mm \| 110 V: TIG 1.0-2.4 m / MMA 1.6-3.2 mm
welding current setting	230 V: WIG/MMA 5-200 A \| 110 V: MMA/WIG 5-130 A
100 % welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	230 V: WIG 100% / 145 A \| MMA 100% / 135 A \| 110 V: WIG 100% / 125 A \| MMA 100% / 105 A
welding power source (10 min at 40 °C) at welding current	230 V: WIG 50 / 200% / A \| MMA 30 / 200% / A \| 110 V: WIG 90 / 130% / A \| MMA 60 / 130 % / A
input at 100 % welding power source (10 min at 40 °C)	230V: WIG 100 / 145 % / A \| MMA 100 / 135 % / A \| 110V: WIG 100 / 125 % / A \| MMA 100 / 105 kVA
Open circuit voltage	66 V
voltage / phases	230 / 1 \| 110 / 1 V / ~
power tolerance	230 V: +15 / -60% \| 110 V: +150 / -15 %
anti-surge fuse	230 V: WIG/MMA 16 / 32 AT \| 110 V: WIG/MMA 32 / 63 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	IP23
Efficiency	> 85 %
power consumption in idle mode	230 V: 18.6 W / 110 V: 19.1 W
input power l1 max. / l1 eff.	230 V: WIG 21 / 14.8 A / MMA 32 / 17.5 A \| 110 V: WIG 25.5 / 24.2 A MMA 39 / 30.2 A
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 25 O / mm2
connector	Schuko 16 A
Width	150 mm
Depth	520 mm
Height	310 mm
Weight	10.2 kg

Material thickness	0,8 - 8 mm
steel / stainless steel wire diameter	0,6 - 1,2 mm
welding voltage adjustment	16 - 30 V
aluminium wire diameter	1,0 - 1,2 mm
welding wire roll diameter	200 / 300 mm
welding wire roll weight	5 / 15 kg
duty cycle	100 / 195 % / A
	60 / 250 % / A
welding current setting	40 - 250 A
welding current switching stages	11 Num.
ground connection plug / cross-section	13 / 35 O / mm2
holding capacity max	13 A
voltage / phases	400 / 3 V / ~
Mains frequency	50 - 60 Hz
anti-surge fuse	16 AT
Degree of protection (IP)	IP21
feed drive	4 Rollers
connector	CEE 16 A
Width	360 mm
Depth	800 mm
Height	610 mm
Weight	80 kg